Finding the Third Proportional to 792,106.50 and 1,682,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,106.50 and 1,682,382 is: 3,573,268.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,106.50 : 1,682,382 = 1,682,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,106.50/1,682,382 = 1,682,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,106.50x = 1,682,382 × 1,682,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,106.50x = 2,830,409,193,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,830,409,193,924/792,106.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,573,268.49
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